Date:         Mon, 8 Sep 1997 21:57:37 -0700
Reply-To:     Aaron Robinson <arobinso@WSUNIX.WSU.EDU>
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From:         Aaron Robinson <arobinso@WSUNIX.WSU.EDU>
Subject:      '85 Starter Selnoid
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Hey everybody I have an '85 with lots of miles on it. The only major
problem is that the starter selnoid tends to stick (I think) and it won't
start. I used to be able to free it by

1) Slamming my door while turning ignition key
2) Moving gearshift from 1st to 2nd while turning ignition

Unfortunately now it's getting a lot harder to get it started...it
requires a little banging with a hammer on the starter to free it. Does
anybody know if there is a way to clean it out or something?

Any suggestions are appreciated!

Aaron

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